Delayed or Cancelled Flight? Check When You Are Entitled to Compensation.

Every day, around 25,000 aircraft fly over Europe. With such a high volume of air traffic, it sometimes happens that a flight does not depart as scheduled. The vast majority of passengers only find out about a cancelled or delayed flight at the airport. Few passengers are informed of changes to their journey sufficiently in advance. Airlines often fail to comply with EU regulations, so it is worth knowing what rights you have as a passenger and when you are entitled to compensation.

Why is it worth seeking legal assistance?

Passengers are often not fully aware of their rights. They may fail to submit all their claims or provide insufficient documentation. It also happens that a passenger is unable to obtain all the documents relating to their case from the airline. What is more, there are cases where passengers who submit their claims themselves do not receive any response from the airline for many months. With professional assistance, you can be confident that this will not happen. By entrusting your compensation claim to a professional representative, you can be sure that your case will be thoroughly analysed and that all the necessary documentation will be collected. A representative will handle all formalities on your behalf, know how to proceed in a particular case and what benefits you may be entitled to, and represent you in dealings with the airline.

A lawyer or a compensation company?

Hiring a traditional lawyer in such a situation involves costs from the very beginning. A lawyer must be paid regardless of the outcome of the case, which can be a significant burden for people already facing financial difficulties. Compensation companies, on the other hand, generally do not charge upfront fees, with payment being made only after a successful outcome. This is a major advantage of using a compensation company. The fee is paid once compensation has been obtained for the client. It is usually calculated as a percentage of the compensation recovered, with the amount agreed before the cooperation agreement is signed. Depending on the case, the percentage charged by the compensation company may vary. However, the compensation obtained may be significantly higher than if the claim were pursued independently.

In addition to representing clients in disputes with airlines, compensation companies may also offer to purchase claims and provide an immediate cash payment. This solution is available to people who want to receive money quickly, as additional compensation may sometimes be obtained within as little as 3 days.

What should you consider when choosing a compensation company?

Before deciding to seek professional assistance in dealing with formalities and pursuing compensation, there are several important factors to consider. It is advisable to choose companies with several years of experience and an established position on the market. It is also important that the company specialises in the relevant type of compensation claims. If you contact a company that has no experience in passenger rights and flight compensation, you may not receive as much compensation as expected. You should also be cautious of so-called “unfair compensation companies”. They may pressure clients into signing agreements immediately after an incident or while they are still dealing with the consequences of a stressful situation. Another important issue is the agreement itself. The cooperation agreement should be clear and transparent and specify the amount or percentage of the fee. All of these factors affect the quality and cost of the service.

If you believe that you are entitled to compensation, it is worth considering professional assistance. Although you may have to share part of the compensation with the company, in many cases professional support can make the process easier and help you pursue the amount you are actually entitled to. The sums recovered for passengers can be significant and may provide valuable compensation for the inconvenience caused by a delayed or cancelled flight.